Director, Men’s Design

Position Summary

Faherty is entering a defining new chapter as the brand evolves from its coastal roots into the Men’s Advanced Contemporary space—a European‑influenced aesthetic defined by world‑class materials, refined construction, and a relaxed‑but‑tailored fit philosophy grounded in the brand’s coastal spirit.

The Director, Men’s Design leads the creative direction and execution of the Men’s product across all categories, translating seasonal creative vision into a cohesive, elevated, and commercially viable assortment while championing the brand’s evolution in fabrication, tailoring, proportion, and leading a high‑performing design team.

Reporting to the VP, Men’s Creative Director, this role serves as the key partner in bringing brand vision to life through product, ensuring alignment across Design, Merchandising, and Marketing.

• Lead the end‑to‑end creative direction of Men’s product across all categories.
• Translate seasonal concept and brand direction into clear product strategy and design POV.
• Drive innovation in silhouette, proportion, fabrication, and details‑first design thinking.
• Ensure a consistent and elevated design point of view across the assortment.
• Refine and elevate product through structured design reviews and critique.
• Translate feedback from leadership into actionable design direction.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Men’s design team across categories.
• Set creative standards and expectations for design output and execution.
• Guide designers in translating concept into differentiated, high‑quality product.
• Build internal capability and foster growth across the team.
• Manage the design calendar and oversee the team’s day‑to‑day priorities to ensure milestones are met.

• Partner with Design Operations to build and maintain a structured, milestone‑driven design process.
• Drive efficiency and clarity across development cycles.
• Strengthen concept‑to‑product translation throughout the design process.
• Embed a details‑first approach to design and product development.
• Support a 360° approach to assortment building, ensuring cohesive product stories.

• Partner closely with Merchandising to ensure assortments align with financial targets and IMU goals.
• Support development of product that meets DTC and Wholesale needs while meeting critical milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate on assortment architecture, key franchises, and growth opportunities.
• Align design direction with commercial viability while maintaining brand integrity.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Product Development, Production, and Marketing.

• Define seasonal Key Looks that connect concept to product and storytelling.
• Ensure alignment between product, campaign, and brand expression.
• Partner with Marketing on campaign and e‑commerce styling direction.
• Participate in on‑set creative direction for key moments as needed.

• 8+ years of experience in Men’s design, with leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of creative design and commercial product strategy.
• Proven ability to lead and develop design teams.
• Experience building and evolving design processes within a growing organization.
• Strong knowledge of materials, construction, and product development.
• Ability to balance creative vision with business and financial objectives.

Base salary range: $180,000 – $190,000 USD, adjusted for location, skill level, and experience.

• Health benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Incentives program
• Commuter options/benefits
• Generous employee discount